Welcome to the Cathedral of St. Peter

Most Reverend Thomas G. Doran, D.D., J.C.D.,
Bishop of Rockford

 Cathedral of St. Peter is a Roman Catholic Church whose mission is that of Jesus Christ: the conversion of sinners and the salvation of souls. This is accomplished by preaching the Gospel, celebrating the Sacraments and evangelizing the world around us.

Prayer for a New Bishop

Good and Gracious God, by your providence you have given the Church of
Rockford good shepherds throughout its history.
 
As our Bishop Thomas retires, we ask that you give him peace and happiness for
all the good he has done in your name.
 
And we humbly plead that You, Heavenly Father, will send us a new shepherd,
a bishop who will continue the good work his predecessors have achieved.
 
Grant us a shepherd who will preach the Word joyfully, teach the faith fearlessly,
celebrate the sacraments reverently, doing all in a spirit of love and compassion,
for the unborn who have no voice, for the poor who are often forgotten, for the
young who seek guidance, for the sick who need healing, for the aged
who yearn for hope, and for all your faithful people who come
together as one Body in Christ to profess, one Lord, one faith,
one baptism, one Church.
 
Inspired by Mary Immaculate, our patron,
we ask this through Christ our Lord,
in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
 
 

To read the letter from Bishop Doran that was read at all Masses this past weekend, please click here:

Bishop Doran's Letter from January 28-29, 2012

 

Bishop Doran's Letter from January 28-29, 2012, Spanish

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Cathedral of St. Peter’s Fish Fry
Back for a Limited Engagement!

Feb. 24, March 2 and March 9
St. Peter’s Gym
5:30-7:30 pm

Menu includes: Fried or Baked Fish, Fried Shrimp, Hot Dogs,
Frank Bartel’s Famous Clam Chowder, Baked Potato, Desserts

$8.00 Adults  /  $6.00 Kids (12 and younger)

Wine and Beer will be available to purchase for an additional fee.

 

From the Desert to the Cross: 
Our Journey of Salvation

Cathedral of St. Peter Lenten Mission
Sunday, Febraury 26-Tuesday, February 28, 2012
7:00 p.m.

 

Monsignor Martin Heinz, presenting

 

FREE Youth Day with Dr. Scott Hahn at Mundelein Seminary

April 14, 2012

Once again the Institute on Religious Life cordially invites youth (ages 13-25) to the Saturday (April 14) session of the 2012 IRL National Meeting, at the beautiful campus of Mundelein Seminary. The Saturday session is completely free (lunch included) for young people who register in advance.

    Because of the vital importance of the Eucharist in the life and mission of the Church, the theme of our 2012 IRL National Meeting will be “Holy, Holy Holy, Lord God of Hosts: The Sacred Liturgy as a Foretaste of Heaven.” Co-sponsored with the Liturgical Institute at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, this event will investigate the cosmic and eschatological character of the Church’s rich liturgical heritage.

    On Saturday, Dr. Scott Hahn will give a morning talk at the general session, and also give a workshop for youth only in the afternoon. There will be other fine speakers and presenters who will help us come to a greater understanding of the mystery of the Sacred Liturgy in living lives of holiness.

    Consider joining the 300+ young people who come each year from as far away as Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Nebraska. This is an opportunity for youth group to have a deeply enriching and life-transforming experience.

 

Registration is required to attend this special day. Space is limited so send in your registration as soon as possible.

 

 

Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Mass:  6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.

Mondays during Lent
Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays during Lent
Mass: 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
Adoration and Confessions: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Wednesdays during Lent
Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Thursdays during Lent
Mass: 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

Fridays during Lent
Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Stations of the Cross at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Living Stations on Friday, March 30 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays during Lent
Daily Mass:  8:00a.m.
Sacrament of Confession: 8:30-9:15 a.m., 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Sunday Obligation Mass: 5:00 p.m.

Sundays during Lent
Mass: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Confession: 3:30-4:15 p.m.

Parish Lenten Mission
From the Desert to the Cross: Our Journey of Salvation
Saturday, February 25-Tuesday, February 28
 

Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012
Vigil Mass on March 31 at 5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m.

Monday, April 2, 2012
Daily Mass: 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Adoration and Confessions: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Daily Mass: 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m.
Adoration and Confessions: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Daily Mass: 8:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.
Adoration and Confessions: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Holy Thursday, April 5, 2012
Mass of the Lord's Supper: 5:30 p.m.

Good Friday, April 6, 2012
Service: 1:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 7, 2012
Mass: 5:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

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